Pioneer ct 50 r owners manual

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Operating

Ins tructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read these operating instructions thoroughly, so you will know
how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading
the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
For the sake of convenience, these operating instructions are based
on the model HE, and they can be used for the HB, HP, KU, KC, D
and BIG models.

The differences between the models are given below.

HE model:

For Europe excluding U.K. ('HE' stamped on packing case): Power
line voltage is AC 720 volts.

HB model:

For U.K. ('HB stamped on packing case): Power line voltage is AC
240 volts.

HP model:

For Australia (HP' stamped on packing case): Power line voltage is
AC 240 volts

KU and KC models:

For U.S.A. and Canada (KU or KC stamped on packing case):
Power line voltage is AC 120 volts.

D and BIG models:

For destinations excluding above (D or 'D/G' stamped on packing
case): A 3-point (120 V/220 V/240 V) voltage selector switch is pro-
vided

NOTE:
Depending upon the model, the design of the power plug and the
power outlet differs.

The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel of the
unit. Please check that it is set properly before plugging the power
cord into an outlet If it is not set properly, change the setting of it
according to the LINE VOL TAGE SELECTION on page 3.

IMPORTANT NOTICE (For KU and KC models)

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep in a secure place. This is for your security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS [FOR KU mooeu

READ msTRUCTlONs - All the safety and CLEANING e The appliance should be cleaned only
Operating instructions should be read before IE with a polishing cloth or a salt dry cloth. Never
appliance is operated. clean with rurnitute wait, henzine, insecticides or

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS , The Operating instruc- other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
tipns should be retained tor ruture rerercnce. cabinet.

l-IEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be
and in the operating instructions should be adhered located away trorn power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord at the an»
pliance should be unplugged trorn the outlet when
lett unused lor a long period or time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY , Care should be
taken so that Objects do not fall and liquids are not

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUC»
TIONS

to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE 7 The appliance should
not be used near water 7 lot example, near 3

Ground clamp

bathtub. washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a sptlled tnto the enclosure through openings. at, [3)
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc, DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance Mast

LOCATION - The apuliance should be installed in a should be serviced by Pioneer authorixed servrce ground ct
stable location, center or dualilted service personnel when: wire

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING e The appliance - The pawerasupoly cord or the plug has been 322:; T "9 e'mma
should not be mourned to a wall or ceiling. damaged; or W,

VENTILATION , The appliance should be situated so . Objects have railan, or liquid has been spilled into

a), bi

that lts location or posrtlon does not interfere with swung

the appliance; or

its proper ventilatlan. For example, the appliance .

should not he situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation opens
ings; or, placed in a bulltaln installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the tlaw ot
air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT - The appliance should be situated away Irorn
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers.
slaves, or other appliances (including amplifiers}
that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only at the type describe
ed in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION e POWer»supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance

The appliance has been exposed to rain: or

The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhi ts a marked change in pertortnance; or
The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.

SERVICING 7 The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions For all other servicing, cone
tact the nearest Pioneer authorized service center.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - lfan outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro»
vide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges.

In the U.SrAt section 310 Of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NEPA Nor 7071*1, provides informa-
tion with respect to proper groundig oi the mast
and supporting structure, grounding oi the leadrin
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groun-
ding conductors, location or antennatdischarge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and [Er
quirements ior the grounding electrode. See Fig.
As

wire

Ground clamps

Grounding electrode
driven 3 into the earth
l2,44 meters]

Fig. A

al Use No. 10 AWG (5.: mml copper or No. a AWG
ia.4 mmil aluminum or No, 17 AWG [1.0 mm')
copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger as
ground wires tor both mast and lead-in.

ol Secue lead-in wire irorn antenna to antenna
discharge unit and mast ground wire to house with
standoff insulatore, spaced from 4 feet .22
metersl to s ieet (1.83 metersl span.

c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possi
ble to where lead-in enters house.

IMPORTANT [FOR KU MODEL]

The lightning flash with arrowhead,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

BRUTIDN:

exclamation point within an

within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

TD PREVENT THE RISK DF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

NUT REMOVE COVER (DR BACK). N0 USER- user Of the presence Of important

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING Operating and maintenance (servicing) in-

T0 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL structions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

IMPORTANT [FOR WB AND WP MODELS]
FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user ser-
viceable part5 inside, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Always disconnect all the equipment from the mains supply when
disconnecting the signal leads. The power cord should be cone
nected last, make sure that the power switch is off.

Unplug the set from the wall socket when it is not to be used for an
extended period Of time.

FOR USE IN UNITED KINGDOM
AND AUSTRALIA

CAUTION 240 V:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours Of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the ter7
minals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black,
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter-

Mains supply voltage is factory
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

adjusted at 240 V.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with a power
plug.